Prices at 3 hospitals in Hawaii, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$245
Chargemaster (median)
$627
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$86
Medicare pays
$36
$245$821
Median cash $245 · Medicare $36 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $245 – $821. The median cash price is about 6.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kula Hospital | Kula, HI | $245 | $86 | — | 59 min | — |
| Lanai Community Hospital | Lanai City, HI | $245 | $86 | — | 78 min | — |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | Honolulu, HI | $965 | $47 | — | — | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.